Lap protector

ABSTRACT

The objective of the invention is to make laptop use more practical on the lap. Now, heat is generated and legs are uncomfortably hot, causing “computer burn”. Current products are not flexible, some require USB, and are not “user” friendly. This is a one-size-fits-all product.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Ser. No.60/970,127, filed Sep. 5, 2007. The contexts of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

DESCRIPTION—BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Laptop computers generate heat which make them uncomfortable to the userafter a period of time. Moreover, this excess heat has been implicatedin reduced sperm count in the case of men. Also, some laptop users havesuffered burns to the legs and scrotum in instances where batteries haveoverheated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a fabric or integral skin covered foampad specifically designed for protection from computer laptop heat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further features and advantages of the present invention will be seenfrom the following detailed description taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawing FIG. 1 which is a perspective view of a lapprotector in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This is a single component product. It will be manufactured all underone roof, no parts, or assembly beyond removing the packaging, shouldthere be any. The pad 10 is a fabric topped 12 or skin coated foambottom, ¼″-¾″ thick, preferably 3/16″ thick unit. It preferably isdimensioned to completely cover the bottom of a laptop computer.Preferably, the pad has a plan size of about 12″×18″. It may be formedas a semi rigid piece, but preferably is flexible so that it may berolled up. If the pad is formed of a semi-rigid material, it may bescored or formed with a living hinge to permit the pad to be folded,e.g., for storage. It may be printed with design/art/logo, advertisingor the like.

The pad is used by placing the pad between the user's legs and thebottom of the laptop computer, creating, a physical barrier between theuser's legs and the heat of the laptop.

It is a foam and fabric pad designed to minimize heat transfer from alaptop computer to the user's legs (or desktop, bedding). It is acomfortably, cushioned barrier requiring no batteries, USB, orelectricity. No noisy fans. Light weight, also may be used to wraparound the laptop providing extra cushioning while in transit. It willeasily pass airport securing. The pad makes balancing a laptop on thelap easier. It offers some resistance to slippage and better balancethan a laptop alone. The pad also adds cushioning protection to a laptopwhen stowed with the laptop.

The pad provides a physical barrier which blocks heat from the laptopcomputer. The product also provides a safety cushion in the event thecomputer battery overheats, a problem which has plagued computermanufacturers lately.

1. A fabric topped or integral skin covered foam pad for placementbetween the legs and the bottom of a laptop computer, to protect theuser's legs from excess heat from the computer.
 2. The pad of claim 1,wherein the foam pad is approximately ¼″ to ¾″ thick.
 3. The pad ofclaim 2, wherein the foam pad is approximately ⅜″ thick.
 4. The pad ofclaim 1, wherein the pad is as a plan of approximately 12″×18″.
 5. Thepad of claim 1, wherein the pad is formed of a semi-rigid material. 6.The pad of claim 5, wherein the pad is scored or formed with a livinghinge.
 7. The pad of claim 1, wherein the pad is flexible.